December 17th, 2011
Moving forward…
pIt’s time for a change. The blog will turn a new page. I will begin focusing more on social tools, technology, and how they relate to daily life. /p
April 16th, 2011
Spring is here again…
It’s time to come out of hibernation. The weather is slowly but surely warming and things are springing to life. Perhaps it’s time to take a cue from nature and get our gears moving. This weekend marked the opening of the Capital City Public Market in downtown Boise, and Alive After Five is not lingering to far behind. It’s time to get out your calendars and keep your eyes set on this years outdoor events! Boise Music Festival has announced quite the surprising line up for this years entertainment, which will include MC Hammer! While the Idaho Green Expo isn’t technically an outdoor event. It’s filled with great ideas to get you green, healthy, and active! What’s on your calendar for this season?
August 4th, 2010
LAST OF THE BOYS | VAC
- Wednesday, August 18th through Saturday, August 28th at the Visual Arts Collective
- LAST OF THE BOYS
- An Alley Mainstage production
- Directed by Buffie Main
- ALLEY REPERTORY THEATER http://www.alleyrep.org presents Last of the Boys. Steven Dietz, a Steinberg New Play Award finalist for this play, says Last of the Boys “is less a history of the (Vietnam) war and more a history of the men and women who survived it and who have to survive it on a daily basis.” The result of this fierce, funny, haunted story is an examining of identities and of the lasting mark history puts on those who experience deadly conflict, both directly and indirectly. In a time when we have yet to realize how the current war will mark history and each of our lives, LAST OF THE BOYS brings the experience of another generation forward holding a mirror, and in its reflection a stark reminder of the reality of life after battle.
August 4th, 2010
HI-TOPS REUNION! | VAC
Friday, August 13th and Saturday, August 14th, at the Visual Arts Collective
Arguably the most popular Boise band of all time, Hi-Tops reunite for two special concerts with performances by original members. Returning to the stage for the first time since 2008, when they reunited to play two sold-out shows to an audience of over 770 fans! Hi-Tops formed in the mid-1980s in Boise, becoming the band that Curtis Stigers and Steve Fulton grew up in. The group recorded two albums in the mid and late 80s, and moved to San Diego together in 1988.
Original members John Laufenburger (lead vocals), Craig Sofaly (lead guitar and vocals), Sandon Mayhew (saxophone, lyricon and vocals), Ancel Schoberg (bass guitar), Steve Fulton (guitar, keys and vocals), and special guest Curtis Stigers (saxophone and vocals) will perform. Drummer Tim Willis will join the band in lieu of original drummer Dave Browne, who is unable to make the reunion.
“We decided it was time for Hi-Tops to rise again, and bring back the Boise band that spurred on so many great music careers and memorable nights,” said Steve Fulton, owner of Audio Lab and original member of Hi-Tops. “After the incredible turnout from our last reunion, we’re back by popular demand!”
August 4th, 2010
Roaming Royalty (Seattle) | Mend (Boise) | VAC
Wednesday, August 11th to the Visual Arts Collective
ROAMING ROYALTY http://www.reverbnation.com/roamingroyalty: Thick layers of instrumentation fronted by the layered vocals of Charles Kraut and Todd Dunnigan make up this sonic delight. Lyrically, Roaming Royalty goes for hooks while aiming for poignancy by writing about subjects like human rights activist Beate Sirota Gordon in “The Only Woman in the Room”. Subjects in Roaming Royalty’s songs are almost always experiencing or causing major changes, be it in their own world or in the world around us. Changes may be catastrophic at times, like the apocalypse in “Red Morning Joy” but the tone of their music is overwhelmingly optimistic.
MEND (http://www.myspace.com/mend) is a three-piece dark-wave electronic band, based out of Boise. Band members are Corey Hennis, Todd Mahoney, and Chet Slater.
July 31st, 2010
High All Day!
Featuring work by Nobel Hardesty, Will Kirkman, Jeff Baker and J Lee.
Garden City, Idaho, Friday, August 6, 2010 ~ Visual Arts Collective, at 3638 Osage Street, is pleased to present work by Nobel Hardesty, Will Kirkman,
Jeff Baker and J Lee.
~ Nobel is an illustrator and painter whose work has been visible around Boise for nearly two decades. Mediums include coasters, saw blades, canvas, and the human body.
~ Will works with neon and multi-media and has been an artist for 25 years, working with neon for 15. Work is “Open to interpretation.“
~ Jeff works with mixed media. Subjects include aliens, animals and Zimbos (zombie bimbos). Jeff has been making art since finger-painting in preschool.
~ J Lee does collage/mixed media. His pieces are made-up of already existing ideas and conceptions. His job is to break down their original intentions and construct his own. He says “It’s art no one has seen by someone no one knows.“
Friday, August 6, 2010
Visual Arts Collective
3638 Osage Street
Garden City, Idaho
Doors at 7p.
This is a free event
Beer and wine available.
21 and over ONLY!
For more information, please call Visual Arts Collective at 424.8297
or access VaC’s website at www.visualartscollective.com
Featuring work by Nobel Hardesty, Will Kirkman,
Jeff Baker and J Lee.
July 23rd, 2010
Loudmouthnerd.com re-skinned!
Check out the new graphics and layout I did for www.loudmouthnerd.com! Updated with a custom Assasin’s Creed background and resized logo. The layout is more modular and organized and I added the alphabetical search to the game review section.
July 13th, 2010
FLOAT SEASON IS ON!
That’s right folks! It’s hot out, the sun is beating down on you and you need to cool off. My plan… head for the water. Weather you’re in for a lazy tubin trip down the Boise River or Indian Creek or maybe you’re more adventurous and cat-raft down the Payette or Salmon, taking a trip down river is a great way to beat the heat.
Floating the Boise is an easy trip for beginners. Barber Park is the starting point for most Boise River floaters. Barber Park is an Ada County Park, located 6 miles from downtown Boise on Eckert Rd. between Warm Springs and Boise Ave.
Raft and inner tube rentals are available at Barber Park through Epley’s Boise River Rentals. Free air stations available for floaters to fill their own rafts and tubes.
Ann Morrison Park, which is 6 miles downstream from Barber Park, is the take-out spot for floaters.
The Boise City Parks and Recreation Department has developed two take-out spots to relieve congestion — both on the left side of the river– on both sides of the footbridge. Shuttles are available from Ann Morrison Park to Barber Park.
If you’re looking for a bit more adventure than maybe you’d consider the Payette River. There are many companies like Cascade Raft and Kayak that offer guided trips. Packages of all sorts are available for the semi-squimish to the ultimate adventurer. Be safe and don’t try these trips unguided unless it’s your profession. Always wear proper safety gear.
July 9th, 2010
New layout on BEER BLOG
Thanks to the suggestions of several visitors, I’ve re-designed the site to be more helpful to those new to the beer world. The beer reviews are now ranked and can be viewed from best to worst. The home page is a great short history of Ales VS Lagers and a few encouraging words on developing your pallet e.
Give BEER BLOG a visit and let me know what you think!
July 6th, 2010
WHO WOULDN’T LIKE THIS PACKAGE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR?
There was a package waiting at my door when I got home from work today. A little gift from Jodi and Chandler in Portland… I wonder what it could be? I was expecting something from them related to PortlandWindandSolar.com, the website I’m working on for them but when I opened the box I was totally surprised!
This was like Christmas in July for me and the gift couldn’t have been any better. A great selection for me to taste and review on the beer blog.
1. Tricerahops Double IPA from Ninkasi. Those who know me can testify that I’m a total HOP HEAD so I am excited about this one. Oh yeah… it also boasts a heavyweight 8.8% ABV and over 100 IBU!!!
2. Free Range Red Ale from Laurelwood. Here’s a quaint looking 6.10% ABV American Amber/Red Ale.
3. Chatoe Rogue First Growth Single Malt Ale. What more do you need after a title like that? Rogue knows beer and has a vast offering of excellent brews, I don’t expect this American Blonde Ale to be any different.
4. Bridgeport India Pale Ale. One of my good ol favorites. I remember this one being a solid IPA and at 5.5% ABV you can drink more than a few without it being overwhelming.
Well I better get them in the chiller so I can have a tasting tonight. Check up on beer.svendknutsen.com for my official review.
July 5th, 2010
FIREWORKS DISPLAY BLOWN UP | BY FIREFIGHTERS… REALLY?
Volunteer firefighters were setting up a fireworks show in Mountain Home at 1:30PM Saturday when a mortar went off in one firefighter’s hand. This initial explosion caused the rest of the display to ignite.
I saw hundreds of amateur areal fireworks last night with no injury and then learned that the guys who should know better blew themselves up? Really?
Here’s the official news from Channel 7 KTVB if you don’t believe me.
July 5th, 2010
A BRIEF MESSAGE FROM BEER BLOG
Well summer is slowly starting to heat up. If you’re looking for a new summer beer I’ve got some great suggestions and reviews at http://beer.svendknutsen.com
Beer Blog is my little hobby. Anyone who knows me can verify that beer is a passion of mine and I love finding and trying new brews. There’s a whole world of malt and hops to experience. There are chocolate malty creamy beers and sweet piney citrus ales and for the hot summer days light bubbly lagers.
I really invite you to pick up a variety this summer and try something new. If it’s good, let me know, I’d like to taste it too!
July 4th, 2010
Tweets for the week of 2010-07-04
- So i think we just experienced the shortest summer ever. It's July 3rd and 67 degrees outside. Snow in September? Who knows… #
- DOS EQUIS SPECIAL LAGER http://bit.ly/9POMuH #Cervesa #LAGER #Mexican #
- SAMUEL SMITH'S ORGANIC LAGER http://bit.ly/aAzoHQ #LAGER #Organic #
- Been a great kick off to summer activities today! Got the raft out for a float and grilled some chicken and built a nice fire for smores! #
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July 1st, 2010
IT’S TIME FOR THE ANNUAL KABOOM | HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
Well it’s the weekend of the 4th and time for parades, BBQ’s, Red White and Blue everything and of course Fireworks! If you’re not ambitious enough to fork out the dough for a huge display yourself then check out these free firework shows around the Valley. These events start tomorrow night after the Hawks Game and the explosive fun continues through Sunday the 4th. There something for everyone’s schedule.
Boise:
Ann Morrison Park
Sunday, July 4th, 10:15 p.m.
Free to the public
Visitors are encouraged to leave their pets at home.
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Memorial Stadium
Friday, July 2nd & Saturday, July 3rd
Fireworks will follow Hawks baseball games both Friday & Saturday
For tickets and more information, click here.
Meridian:
Storey Park
Sunday, July 4th
Festivities begin at 1 p.m. with bounce houses, climbing wall and obstacle course for kids.
Live bands will perform beginning at 3 p.m., Meridian Speedway races begin at 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks show begins at dusk.
For more information, click here.
Middleton:
Saturday, July 3rd
Fireman’s breakfast from 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a parade, car show, and live music.
Sunday, July 4th
Foote Park
Firework show will begin at dusk.
For more information, click here.
Crouch / Garden Valley:
Sunday, July 4th
Downtown Crouch & Garden Valley, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Parade at 6 p.m. in Crouch
Fireworks at 10 p.m. at the park
For more information click here.
Melba:
‘Olde Tyme 4th of July’
Saturday, July 3rd
Fun run at 7:30 a.m., followed by a parade, tractor pull, children’s games, live entertainment and a fireworks show at dusk.
For more information, click here.
Emmett
“The Big Bang”
Island Sports Complex
Mayor’s All-City Float at 4p.m., live music at 7 p.m, firework show begins at dusk.
For more information, click here.
Council:
“A Classic 4th of July”
Sunday, July 4th
Events begin at 7 a.m. with the Chamber Breakfast.
There will also be helicopter rides, a parade, the annual porcupine races, classic car show, logging activities, a street dance and barbecue.
The firework show will begin around 9 p.m. or dusk on the football field.
For a complete schedule of events, click here.
July 1st, 2010
ITS NEVER TO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT CHRISTMAS | IS IT?
Well I spent this morning designing the new poster for this years Small Business Christmas Gala at the Boise Centre. Last years designed was inspired by boxes tied with ribbon, interpreted in a very sleek modern design. This year I’m taking a more wintery high energy design. Lines representing ice crystals for a backdrop and lots of blues and greys. The title and important info are red with pops of yellow to bring in that energy and festivity.
June 27th, 2010
Tweets for the week of 2010-06-27
- OBSIDIAN STOUT http://bit.ly/9uyg4j #
- Check this video out — The REMOTEKONTROL experience http://youtu.be/rFeEDPENl1k #
- CURVE BALL BLONDE ALE http://bit.ly/bK24gU #Blonde_Ale #Seasonal #Summer #
- RADIANT SUMMER ALE http://bit.ly/9XgUqx #ALE #Light #
- it feels frantic being back in BOI after living in a tent. I should be a Mountain Man #
- Monday is here, the second longest day of the year. Tied with Wednesday #
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June 20th, 2010
Tweets for the week of 2010-06-20
- What happened to Usher? He barely sang his new single on So U Think You Can Dance and the choreography looked like a bad jazzerzise video. #
- HOP STOOPID http://bit.ly/bYSIeH #Double_IPA #Imperial_IPA #
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June 16th, 2010
BEER BLOG | beer.svendknutsen.com is up and running!
That’s right folks. My very own beer review blog. I’ve decided that since beer is such a passion of mine, that it deserved it’s own place on the web. I’ve started an incredible journey through the best and worst beers in the world. I’m always taking suggestions and will even try homebrew if anyone is willing to send me some (I’ll return the favor from my next batch).
Be sure to check back weekly as I add a few brews each week.
BEER BLOG – http://beer.svendknutsen.com
June 13th, 2010
Tweets for the week of 2010-06-13
- NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE http://bit.ly/aYe1ea #ALE #BROWN_ALE #
- RT @IDS_BroncoBeat "Milestone moment" for Boise State; take a look at how Boise State fits with other MWC members. http://bit.ly/awOcNo #
- Go Broncos! BSU in the Mountain West! #
- HOP CZAR http://bit.ly/aYgubp #Carmel #Citrus #Double_IPA #
- why am i watching family guy at midnight? #
- http://huff.to/9Np7KU Huffpost – MMA Fighter Rips out best friends heart. #
- http://beer.svendknutsen.com is now up and running! #Beer #
- As a tasty way to relieve stress I've started a blog to record my journey through some of the best and worst beers. http://bit.ly/bj0o9q #
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June 7th, 2010
Apple’s WWDC 2010
Well for those of us not fortunate enough to be at this magical event, here’s a brief summary of what good ol Steve Jobs had to say.
- 200,000 iPhone apps are now available and demos for iPad apps are underway.
- 5 Million books so far downloaded for the iPad (in just 2 months). SJ says publishers are in love with the iPad.
- New iBook will include note-taking systems that look like Post-Its, bookmars, and native PDF viewing. Expect updates this month.
- SJ pushing HTML 5
- Netflix is coming to the iPhone. Will work on AT&T Network and WiFi.
- Farmville (Zynga) is coming to the iPhone. Now those lost cattle from Facebook can wander onto your phone too.
- Guitar Hero coming to iPhone.
- App downloads have hit 5 Billion and app deveopers have earned $1billion.
Now for the iPhone 4 news:
- iPhone 4 features a new more squared design. (Just like the leaked photos)
- It features new button designs, front-facing camera, flash on the rear camera, a secondary mic for noise cancellation, and an improved antenna.
- 326 PPI display
- 960×640 resolution on the 3.5 inch display!
- iPhone now has the new Apple A4 chip.
- Bigger battery has 40% more talk time.
- 32GB of storage
- Added a gyroscope that senses movement on a 6-axis basis.
- 5 megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom. Also records HD video (720p at 30fps).
- iMovie is now available for the iPhone ($4.99) and you can edit your movies, complete with transitions, effects, etc…
- iPhone OS renamed – iOS 4
- iOS 4 adds multitasking, unified inbox, threaded email, and folders to group apps together.
- Bing added to Google and Yahoo! as search provider options.
- iAds – Developers can now integrate ads into their apps directly through Apple.
- Videoconferencing available between iPhone 4s.
Unfortunately still no iPhone for Verizon users, No free Mobile Me, No iTunes radio/cloud.
Well there’s your update. For Steve Jobs’ full presentation… www.engaget.com has you covered.